by Brenda Capen | Mar 16, 2020 | Coronavirus
Click here to download a pdf copy of the following message. March 13, 2020 — Bishop Lewis directs that all preschools be closed for the next two weeks. We will re-evaluate whether it is prudent to begin in-person worship for March 29, 2020 and whether it is...
by Brenda Capen | Mar 13, 2020 | Coronavirus
Due to rapidly escalating concerns associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19), Virginia United Methodist Pensions, Inc. (VUMPI) has directed Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to waive all health plan member costs for the COVID-19 diagnostic test. Accordingly, any...
by Brenda Capen | Mar 13, 2020 | Coronavirus
March 13, 2002 — A letter from Bishop Sharma D. LewisClick here to download a pdf copy of the bishop’s letter. Dear Virginia Conference,In monitoring the COVID-19 situation and the state of emergency announced by Governor Northam yesterday, all...
by Brenda Capen | Mar 13, 2020 | Coronavirus
As Bishop Lewis and conference leaders continue to monitor the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, certain precautions will take effect in the conference center building to ensure the well-being and health of the staff and guests to the building. Starting Monday, March...
by Brenda Capen | Mar 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
May 18, 2020: As the churches of the Virginia Conference shift their focus to the three-stage reopening of in-person worship, you can find the most up-to-date information involving the conference and the ongoing response to COVID-19 at www.vaumc.org/return. Frequently...